There are 2 ways to get from Albert Lea to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Albert Lea to Iowa City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Albert Lea to Iowa City is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Albert Lea to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Albert Lea and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Albert Lea and Iowa City is 262 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albert Lea to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Albert Lea to Iowa City, including transfers.
Albert Lea to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albert Lea station.
Albert Lea to Iowa City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albert Lea to Iowa City is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Albert Lea to Iowa City.
There are 50+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Albert Lea, MN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Albert Lea to Iowa City via Albert Lea and Des Moines in around 5h 48m.
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albert Lea to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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